Seven people reported missing at Knuckles Mountain Range

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka

Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is to visit Sri Lanka from 18-20 May and travel to Nuwara Eliya. Minister Jeevan Thondaman met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in preparation for his visit to Sri Lanka where he will be visiting the Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya. “During our discussions, I was proud to present Gurudev with a painting by Mr. Selliah Gopalan from Sri Lanka?s Indian Origin Hill-country Tamil community. This colourful artwork symbolises the eternal link and shared heritage b

11 May, 2024

US nominee to Sri Lanka committed to counter Chinese investments

By Easwaran Rutnam The US nominee to Sri Lanka Elizabeth K. Horst says she is committed to do more to counter Chinese investments in the country. Responding to a question posed to her by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Horst said that the US has an alternative and better model to offer Sri Lanka. The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned Horst on the possibility of urging Sri Lanka to maintain a moratorium on Chinese research vessels entering Sri Lankan waters. Horst sa

10 May, 2024

Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies

Couples in Sri Lanka are not prioritizing having babies resulting in a sharp decline in the birth rate, medical experts said. Gynecologist and obstetrician, Professor Ajith Fernando said that the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is among the reasons why couples in Sri Lanka are not placing priority on having children. He said that some couples who have a child are not considering a second child while others are not having any children or have moved overseas. Professor Ajith Fernando said that thi

12 May, 2024